Early Years Teacher

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Nursery School in Rotherham is seeking an inspirational Early Years Teacher to join our successful team. This permanent, full-time position requires a strong understanding of the EYFS and a commitment to raising standards.

The post starts as soon as possible, with a closing date of 27 November 2026. Applicants must have QTS and be dedicated to providing a high-quality, nurturing environment for young children.

Qualifications

• Has QTS
• Strong understanding of EYFS teaching and learning needs
• Driven, imaginative and capable of raising standards

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early years teaching within EYFS
• Engage children and raise attainment and achievement
• Build relationships with parents, carers and school partners

Skills

EYFS

QTS

Child development

Education

QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Location Arnold Nursery School

Basis Full time

Job profile for Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher

Arnold Nursery School 27/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary: MPS - £34,069to £46,940 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Teaching - Pre-school & Nursery Date posted 05/11/2026 Job reference REQ24358 Attachments Teacher job des and person spec.docx School Application form and Guidance Notes May 2022.doc

Job description

Location: Arnold Nursery School

Job Term: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Friday 27 th November 2026 at 12 noon.

The Governors invite applications for the above post from an inspirational, talented and hardworking teacher, who is ready to make a difference to children's lives, to join our successful team.

We can offer you:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who respond well to new and exciting challenges
• A welcoming, attractive and well-resourced working environment
• Committed and supportive staff and governors
• A diverse and enthusiastic learning community
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development

We are looking for an inspirational and outstanding teacher to join our Nursery school who:

• Has a detailed understanding of the teaching and learning needs within EYFS
• Has QTS
• Can demonstrate the drive, imagination and high-level teaching and learning skills to fully engage children and raise standards of attainment and achievement
• A strong reflective Early Years Teacher who is highly motivated about teaching and lifelong learning and demonstrates the ability and dedication to be an outstanding practitioner
• Wants to be part of a happy, thriving, sometimes, challenging, but always improving school, working alongside a strong, upbeat and positive team.
• Has excellent classroom, creative and inter personal skills
• Is passionately committed to early years education and the social well-being of every child in the school
• Can continue to build and maintain effective relationships with the school and its ever-growing community partners
• Is confident and enthusiastic about teaching being dedicated to high expectations and successful outcomes and fulfilment for all children
• Has the ability to form excellent partnerships with parents and carers
• Is a happy, enthusiastic and friendly team player with the ability to inspire his or her colleagues.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We undertake to make reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantage a disabled person may face

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged via email or telephone [phone]

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE